LANCE AND LASSO
In the pampas near Buenos Aires Arlo Strain and his American friend Leon Lycus face danger as gaucho Tippo seeks vengeance after a bolas contest. A bull charges Leon while Arlo’s lasso saves him and Tippo, the fearsome rider, closes in with violent intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor St. Clair
Bis
Leon
Arlo
Jake
Arto
Tippo
Parana
Gran Chace
Mantel
Pampas
Ario
Tit Arlo
Three English Ghosts At Clandon House Haunt English Manor
The New York World notes that three ghosts haunt Clandon House near the Earl of On’s estate. A cream dressed lady with jewels, a bearded man, and a sorrowful lantern bearing specter move through the centuries old mansion. Locals report seeing all three. a footman recalls a Library book episode. The legend tells of a betrayed wife killed by her husband’s order, and the lantern ghost seeks forgiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
New York
T Clandon House
Ongs
Earl Ofhich
Indy
Black Dwarf
Water for Drinking From Ocean Near Columbia Mouth
On calm days the crew of the Heht ship three miles off the Columbia River lower a bucket to obtain drinking water from the sea. The surface water fans out in a shallow two foot depth near the mouth, otherwise brine below. The Amazon is cited as another river that freshens the ocean for miles.
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Hehtship
Columbia River
Oregon
Columbia
Amazon
Japanese Opium Case Draws Yokohama Court Judgment
A Yokohama local court recently ruled in a case involving Tei Kebe, a Chinese resident, and Misawa Hatsugord, a naturalized Japanese of Chinese birth, who were arrested for opium use at Ryozel’s residence. Ryozel received hard labor for six years for selling opium, and two others were given two years each.
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Yokohama
Tei Kebe
Misawa Hatsugord
Ryozel
India
Aged Lumberman Crosses Piscataquais River On Pole
John Cusack 63, famed for log walking on the Penobscot, crossed the Piscataquais River in Maine using a five foot pike pole as balance. He began at 4 PM with a crowd watching, completed the two hundred yard feat in five minutes, landing safely amid applause. He plans to repeat the stunt this week, after a ginger tea recovery.
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Maine
John Cusack
Moose Island
Morehead Lake
West Branch
Penobscot
New York Sun
Sam Sanford
Piscataquais River
Cusack
Mr. Cusack
Pring
War at Austerlitz Amid Flood of Cannon and Blood
A detailed narrative of Napoleon's 1805 victory at Austerlitz. Davout holds the Goldbach shore as Soult advances on the Pratzen. Bernadotte, Murat, and Lichtenstein clash with the enemy cavalry while Napoleon directs from the field. The Russian and Austrian right collapses. vast drownings occur at the Satschan lake. Toll finds Alexander in tears after retreat.
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T Tive
Davout
Baigern
Legrand
Soult
Pratzen
Vandamme
Saint-Hilaire
Kollowrath
Kutus
Bernadotte
Murat
Girzikowitz
Blasowitz
Prince Lichtenstein
Constantine
Napoleon
Joseph
Bagration
Bosenitz
Lichtenstein
Lannes
Santon
Suchet
Caffarelli
Nstein
Cult
Drowot
Kutusoft
Goldbach
Saint- Hilaire
Sokolnitz
Aujezd
Rena Dons
Dicles
Ansies
Doctoroff
Lan Weron
Satschan
Napoleon al- Nyad
Kutusoff
Toll
Alexander
Hyde Park Disorder Sparks Debate Over Street Performers
A London Times correspondent condemns Hyde Park scenes of public begging and shows with painted accessories and tawdry costumes. He argues that neglecting the issue invites other street acts and urges orderly regulation by police to reclaim vacant space for public use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
London Times
Hyde Park
Punch and Judy
A Clover Princess and Her Engagement Tale
The Princess Maud, pledged to her cousin Prince of Denmark, is portrayed as a lively youth with a fondness for fashion. An amusing past incident shows her challenging a restrictive dress code with a spontaneous blaze of color. The bride-elect favors practical attire, even a single reglass, while remaining three years older than her fiancé.
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Maud
Piarl
Denmark
Wates
Harrie
Wales
New Czar Advances Amnesty in Russia Reports Say
A New York Observer correspondent notes that over 25 000 prisoners in Russia have been freed or had sentences reduced under the czar’s November proclamation. The Bible Society agents reportedly enjoy free railway passes, boxes of scriptures carried free, and access to steamers trains and schools, with officials showing urbanity and generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible Seiety
Russia
New York Observer
Rainfall Variations Highlight Neon Bay and New York City
A spot in the United States shows Neon Bay Washington with annual rainfall of 123 inches, while New York City records 45 inches. The comparison underscores diverse climate patterns within close geographic areas.
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United States
Neon Bay
Washington
New York City
White Fox Terrorizes Maine Dead River Hunters Near Flagstaff
A white fox haunting the Dead River region near Flagstaff Maine draws crack shots as hunters pursue the elusive creature. Reported sightings describe a splendid specimen avoided by rifle fire at close range, leaving locals uneasy and fearing something uncanny about the beast.
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Flagstaff
Dead River
Maine
Keela
Great Caribou Herds Prospect in Newfoundland Sports
Newfoundland wildlife discussion notes potential massive caribou herds due to new railroad access. American sportsmen buy inland tracts for preserves near Humber river, aiming to attract sport from Canada and the U S after Port au Basque road completion next year. D Parker of Brooklyn among buyers, caribou slaughter feared, calls for protective laws and wolf control to preserve the species and future hunting industry. Specimens including four caribou heads and antlers to be donated to the American Museum of Natural History after taxidermy.
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Quebec
New York
Canada
Newfoundland
Caribow
Old Island
Port-au-Basque
United States
D. Parker
Brooklyn
Humber River
St. John's
Thia
Parker
American Musum of Natural History
French words and culinary terms in early theater notes
A garbled Philadelphia Ledger excerpt lists French culinary terms and stage jargon with pronunciations and brief notes. It references choux, randeaux, soutache, riz de veau, bouillon, roux, saute, hors d oeuvres, and notes on acting praise from a Rialto performance, ending with an exultant remark about a Western tour.
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Chouz
Philadelphia Ledger
Pungent Paragraphs: Reflections on Faith and Society
A compact collage echoes of religious duty and personal sacrifice. Quotations mingle about righteousness and mortality, contrasting martyrdom with daily politics, beer, brains, and the fate of a society under burden.
Copper Mines and Seed Company Expansion Highlight 1895
The Calumet and Hecla mine offers vast underground drifts with a vein running two miles long and levels ten feet apart. The John A Salzer Seed Co of La Crosse Wis buys Northrup Brasian Goodwin Co catalogue trade, becoming the world’s largest mail catalogue supplier. The seed company adds to its seed houses as the 1895 catalogue is issued for five cents postage included.
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Calumet
Hecla
John A. Salzer Seod Co
la Crosse
Wis
Northrup, Brasian, Goodwin Co
Minneapolis
Chicago
Salzer Seed Co
Female bicyclists of Belding wear Woomers and skits?
In Belding Oregon female bicyclists wear Woomers and short skirts while riding. Upon passing town limits the skirts are dutifully rolled and strapped to handlebars, a display that draws attention in the town.
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Oregon
Belding
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New York Weekly
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Cleveland
Buskin
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Daniel Webster
Tal
Isbels Ani
Hele BM. Co
Lor
Nik Coy
W. LL. Dow
Wuglas
Brockton
Mase
Quinn
Sena Soto
Urgas
Fom
Stephens
Lebanon
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